- Description
- Rent-geared-to-Income (RGI) Subsidy - Social Housing
The County of Wellington supports the delivery of subsidized housing in units where rent is set at no more than 30 per cent of a household's income. To learn more about eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit Applicant households must apply to the County
Rent Supplement Subsidy
Rent Supplement Program allows individuals and families to receive a geared-to-income rent supplement for a unit in the private market. Applicant households must apply to the County and meet eligibility criteria.
Government-funded Affordable Housing
Affordable housing, sets rent at less than market levels, can be found in the City of Guelph and Wellington County. All prospective households must apply to the provider directly and meet eligible criteria.
Homeownership
The County of Wellington administers two homeownership program:- Wellington Affordable Homeownership Down Payment Loan Fund, and
- Ontario Renovates
Funding to Prevent Eviction
The County of Wellington administers funding for the Housing Stability Program, the Rent Bank, Emergency Energy Fund (EEF), and Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).
Find out more about Housing Stability Funding eligibility.
Emergency Shelter
The County of Wellington funds Stepping Stone (formerly known as the Welcome In Drop In Centre) and Wyndham House (youth up to 25 years of age) to deliver support homelessness prevention, crisis response and housing stability supports and services.
Find out more about emergency shelter services in Wellington-Guelph - Eligibility
- Eligibility varies by programme. Please refer to programme descriptions and the County of Wellington Housing Services website for more information.
- Application Process
- Application process may vary by programme. Please refer to programme descriptions and the County of Wellington Housing Services website for more information.
- Toll Free
- 1-800-663-0750
- Office
- 519-824-7822
- Crisis
- 9-1-1 - Fire Emergencies
- Maintenance Emergencies
- 519-824-7822 (Option 8) - after hours
- After hours non-emergency
- 519-824-1960 - leave a message
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- 138 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E8
Canada - Languages
- English, Interpretive Services, Other - CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR TRANSLATION SERVICES
- Contact
- Housing Services Clerk, Centralized Waiting List
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-823-3720 ext 4060 - Fees
- None ; Applicants must meet eligibility criteria to qualify for all housing programmes.
- Documents Required
- Completed applications required.
- Accessibility
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- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- December 5, 2023
- Address
- 138 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E8
Cross street: Wyndham St N and Woolwich St
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:00 pmTue8:30 am to 4:00 pmWed8:30 am to 4:00 pmThu8:30 am to 4:00 pmFri8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm - Service Area(s)
- Wellington County
